zombi 43 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 With the 2011 Winter Classic quickly approaching and the 2012 teams being announced in the next few months, I thought it would be fun to try and predict which teams they are going to select. In my opinion, I think that the Rangers are a lock for it. I also think that they are going to still leave the Canadian teams out of it. My guesses are: Rangers vs. Blues Rangers vs. Islanders Rangers vs. Detroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 With the 2011 Winter Classic quickly approaching and the 2012 teams being announced in the next few months, I thought it would be fun to try and predict which teams they are going to select. In my opinion, I think that the Rangers are a lock for it. I also think that they are going to still leave the Canadian teams out of it. My guesses are: Rangers vs. Blues Rangers vs. Islanders Rangers vs. Detroit Hmm.. Is there any reason you think the Rangers are a lock for it? Or just a feeling? I do agree that they likely keep Canadian teams out since they may contginue with the Heritage classic thing in Feb. I could however see Rangers/Islanders or Rangers/Devils. I definitely think its better for them to put division rivals against each other in these to make it a bit more interesting and take the exhibition feel out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Pens and somebody. I mean, would anyone really be surprised? 9 wingnut40, Veery, VM1138 and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Pens and somebody. I mean, would anyone really be surprised? Pens and Caps Rematch!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Crosby vs. AIDS 9 Doc Holliday, stevieisthebest, wingnut40 and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USNAVYABH 2 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Rangers Vs Islanders at Yankee stadiam is the talk here in NY GO WINGS GO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Pens and Caps Rematch!? As long as it sells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut40 176 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Crosby vs. AIDS I am not even breathing right now. That was SO funny!!! I was gonna say Pittsburgh and somebody. I can tell we're all on the same page. I'd like to see the Rangers though, that'd be cool. 1 stevieisthebest reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunnarStahl 39 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Toronto vs St. Louis Toronto vs NY Rangers NY Rangers vs NY Islanders Toronto vs Boston NY Rangers vs Boston Ottawa vs NY Rangers Hartford vs Quebec City Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Penguins vs. Penguins Crosby will be cloned over the off-season so that he can captain both teams. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Penguins vs. Penguins Crosby will be cloned over the off-season so that he can captain both teams. You know, I was thinking something interesting yesterday. What would the league do if Crosby got injured before the Winter Classic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kabrok_ 5 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Avs @ Wings at the Big House Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Detroit vs Toronto at Comerica Park. not a prediction..just what I would like to see.. 1 hokeychik22 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 I want to see an original 6 matchup. Right now I don't think any rivalries match the intensity of those. Since the league seems to hate advertising Canadian teams, we won't see a Toronto/Montreal vs. Detroit, sadly. I'd love to see NYR take on Detroit as well. But who are we kidding? Only the Pens get repeat appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 The Comerica Park idea is nice. Here's who I'd kind of like as opponents: Worshington - Battle of skills Philadelphia - Battle of wills/styles St. Louis - Who knows how good their record would be if they still had Oshie? I imagine them as even better than they are this year. It's a rivalry kind of game for sure and it would be quite the battle for points. Vancouver - Euro Twins versus Sedin Twins always entertaining as far as skill and competitiveness goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Pens vs. NHL All Stars This would be an annual game in lieu of the All Star Game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 I think the League needs to go to 2 west teams again. The last two games have been east teams so I'm thinking something along the lines of Maybe LA, Minnasota, or Colorado. I think one of those 3 all have a great chance of being involved. Out of all the east teams I can think of many others besides the Rangers that would be involved without having to repeats and I think that it will really start to piss GM's and Owners off if it goes to the east again with another team getting a second shot. It should be two west teams and the NHL will piss a lot of people off if it doesn't go out west, and Yes keep Canada out of it, they have there Heritage game. crash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 While I don't expect it, it would not shock me and I will be doing plenty of forehead smacks if Pittsburgh is even considered again. New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils or New York Islanders Done. (Yes, I get that the Devils and Islanders don't exactly bring in the ratings, I'm leaning more towards the rivalry aspect) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaWing 37 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Penguins vs Panthers Landshark Stadium Penguins vs Thrashers UGA Stadium/Bobby Dodd Stadium/Turner Field Penguins vs Predators LP Field Penguins vs Blues Busch Stadium Penguins vs Kings LA Coliseum Penguins vs Blackhawks Soldier Field Penguins vs Hurricanes Carter Finley Stadium on a serious note Rangers-Islanders Yankees Stadium Rangers-Red Wings Meadowlands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 How about a Panthers vs. Lightning game for the battle of Florida? I'm sure NBC would love that s***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Toronto vs Detroit at the Skydome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 Atlanta vs Phoenix in Quebec City just to spite the nordiques fans 1 GSBrooks13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 I'd call NJ and NYI longshots considering the state of their team. They won't go back to one of the Capitals or Penguins for a 2nd straight year. Won't be Canadian teams. Chicago or Detroit, while good teams to feature, have both recently been in one which decreases the likelihood; same goes for Boston and Philadelphia. Minnesota, while deserving, aren't good enough at the moment. Colorado is a viable option, but they still have to prove themselves a bit. I could see Carolina get consideration if they make the playoffs this year and look good going forward. That said, my money is on Los Angeles @ New York Rangers. Makes the most sense IMO: LA is an up and coming team, NY is a decent team, and it features the two largest US markets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 i've read some great ideas....but crosby vs. AIDS ...props to drumshanbo ...you got my vote 1 ogreslayer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mitchmac33 103 Report post Posted December 12, 2010 I'm sure the NHL will come out with a new rule if the penguins win that the winner of the winter classic gets to keep playin in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
